The Oregon Trail has a legendary place in the history of the United States. Originally built by fur traders and ...

EMPs are potentially one of the most destructive weapons that could be used against today’s society. Just a single nuclear ...

This post was gladly contributed by Ben Ayad from Outdorrs Time. There was a time when the world thought the ...

Making your own bicycle generator is a good addition for those who are interested in going off the grid and ...

The Preppers Crypto Conundrum A completely digital currency that is kept in a digital wallet; a currency that is completely ...

Winter can be a tough season; right now, across the USA, millions of people are dealing with low temperatures and ...

Most of us have heard that the average American has less than 3 days worth of food at home.  That ...

All the pioneers who settled the American West were tough and resourceful, but the Mountain Men were probably the toughest ...

This article was written by Mystic Orb. I never ever can get shoes that fit me right, that feel good... ...

Our modern food system relies on trucks. It relies on shipping and the ability to get trailer loads of product ...

One of the pillars of a survival kit is the knife. A survival knife is a must have piece of ...

Your lymphatic system runs throughout your body in much the same way as your circulatory system. It works to fight ...

One of the biggest concerns people have with home security is what is going to happen when the power goes ...

The world is an unpredictable place, making it difficult to always be prepared for what could happen next. However, there ...

Canned goods are not only a great way to stock up on food in case of an emergency, but also ...

By Ron Melchiore Good day to all! I contributed an article last year to this site and had a wonderful ...

Before we get into our list, lets first describe exactly what is meant by a long-term blackout. Ready.gov does not ...

The pioneers brought very little with them when they came to settle the wild frontier of North America. Most had ...

Imagine the scenario. You’re driving home when suddenly your car’s engine dies and the dashboard goes dark. Using the last ...

Carrying a handgun for self-defense (where lawful) is one of the most basic steps of being a prepared person. The ...

You don’t have to leave the city to get started foraging.  Life finds a way, even through sidewalk cracks and ...

This article has first appeared on Smoking Meat Forums. No weighing,no calculator, just a simple recipe that works quite well, ...

Depending on what specific kind of S hits the fan, there can be a big element of luck in whether ...

Most people are prepared to deal with common everyday first aid needs. Medicine cabinets contain the basic medicines you'll need ...

Many people weigh their physical and mental health by how often they see a physician. Those who rarely find themselves ...

Most people have had an encounter with some form of a gluten-free experience, whether it be food they have had, ...

Chances are, you’ve got a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in your medicine cabinet or first aid kit, or maybe even ...

During the Great War, trench cakes, like the one I’ll show you how to make, were made from a family’s ...

What do you do if you need to pass instructions to someone, but you don’t want to make any noise? ...

Drink this infusion of garlic, ginger and lemon to help lower cholesterol and break down these fatty deposits in the ...